石破天惊——公告贴
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练习方式：Issue 按分类和高频，每类1-2篇，Argue 按高频；每天一篇，Argue 和 Issue 交替。
每晚11点前交作业：自己的当日作文 + 批改的前一天作文。
即每人每天写一篇，改一篇。
晚于11 pm. 交作业的将被不被批改
本小组帖子分类：
公告贴：即此帖，一楼用于题目，规则，新消息的公布
作业贴：只限每日作业提交
讨论帖：对文章思路，写法进行分析讨论
资料贴：分享或下载作文素材，GRE，TOEFL等各种资料
打卡贴：无用
吐槽贴：满足你的各种减压，吐槽
虽然在各贴间切换有点麻烦，但是会方便寻找信息，希望大家理解
计划10月18日后加入写提纲项目
作业格式： 姓名+作业日期+original/revised
修改格式：”word——审阅——插入批注“ 这样可以看到对方给自己修改的地方
作业分组：为让大家接触不同的习作，分组方式为： 按提交作业的楼层顺序，修改在你之前一位提交的作业。
简而言之：2楼改1，3楼改2，4楼改3, 1楼改4
PS： 10月4日已分组，不适用此规则
大家尽量限时训练，暴露自己的弱点与错误，针对弱点的训练才会有大的提高
预祝：通过我们的努力与相互支持，在考试当日写出“石破天惊”的文章！
高频题库：
10月4日——A——92/101/103
Workers in the small town of Leeville take fewer sick days than workers in the large city of Masonton, 50 miles away. Moreover, relative to population size, the diagnosis of stress-related illness is proportionally much lower in Leeville than in Masonton. According to the Leeville Chamber of Commerce, these facts can be attributed to the health benefits of the relatively relaxed pace of life in Leeville.
Write a response in which you discuss one or more alternative explanations that could rival the proposed explanation and explain how your explanation(s) can plausibly account for the facts presented in the argument.
分组：Springorchid-xiaoxiaozhu007
geek-sy-alibay
10月5日——I——81
All parents should be required to volunteer time to their children's schools.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the recommendation and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, describe specific circumstances in which adopting the recommendation would or would not be advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.
10月6日——A——35/58/94
The vice president of human resources at Climpson Industries sent the following recommendation to the company's president.
"A recent national survey found that the majority of workers with access to the Internet at work had used company computers for personal or recreational activities, such as banking or playing games. In an effort to improve our employees' productivity, we should implement electronic monitoring of employees' Internet use from their workstations. Using electronic monitoring software is the best way to reduce the number of hours Climpson employees spend on personal or recreational activities. We predict that installing software to monitor employees' Internet use will allow us to prevent employees from wasting time, thereby increasing productivity and improving overall profits."
Write a response in which you discuss what questions would need to be answered in order to decide whether the prediction and the argument on which it is based are reasonable. Be sure to explain how the answers to these questions would help to evaluate the prediction.
10月7日——Ｉ——13/46/70/102/112
Universities should require every student to take a variety of courses outside the student's field of study.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim. In developing and supporting your position, be sure to address the most compelling reasons and/or examples that could be used to challenge your position.
10月8日——A——35/52/128/129
The following appeared in a letter from the owner of the Sunnyside Towers apartment complex to its manager.
"One month ago, all the showerheads in the first three buildings of the Sunnyside Towers complex were modified to restrict maximum water flow to one-third of what it used to be. Although actual readings of water usage before and after the adjustment are not yet available, the change will obviously result in a considerable savings for Sunnyside Corporation, since the corporation must pay for water each month. Except for a few complaints about low water pressure, no problems with showers have been reported since the adjustment. I predict that modifying showerheads to restrict water flow throughout all twelve buildings in the Sunnyside Towers complex will increase our profits even more dramatically."
Write a response in which you discuss what questions would need to be answered in order to decide whether the prediction and the argument on which it is based are reasonable. Be sure to explain how the answers to these questions would help to evaluate the prediction.
10月9日——I—— 61
People should undertake risky action only after they have carefully considered its consequences.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the recommendation and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, describe specific circumstances in which adopting the recommendation would or would not be advantageous and explain how these examples shape your position.
10月10日——A——14/118
The following appeared as part of an article in a business magazine.
"A recent study rating 300 male and female advertising executives according to the average number of hours they sleep per night showed an association between the amount of sleep the executives need and the success of their firms. Of the advertising firms studied, those whose executives reported needing no more than six hours of sleep per night had higher profit margins and faster growth. On the basis of this study, we recommend that businesses hire only people who need less than six hours of sleep per night."
Write a response in which you discuss what questions would need to be answered in order to decide whether the recommendation and the argument on which it is based are reasonable. Be sure to explain how the answers to these questions would help to evaluate the recommendation.
10月11日——I——139
Claim: Major policy decisions should always be left to politicians and other government experts.
Reason: Politicians and other government experts are more informed and thus have better judgment and perspective than do members of the general public.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim and the reason on which that claim is based.
10月12日——A——76
The following appeared in a newsletter offering advice to investors.
"Over 80 percent of the respondents to a recent survey indicated a desire to reduce their intake of foods containing fats and cholesterol, and today low-fat products abound in many food stores. Since many of the food products currently marketed by Old Dairy Industries are high in fat and cholesterol, the company's sales are likely to diminish greatly and company profits will no doubt decrease. We therefore advise Old Dairy stockholders to sell their shares, and other investors not to purchase stock in this company."
Write a response in which you discuss what questions would need to be answered in order to decide whether the advice and the argument on which it is based are reasonable. Be sure to explain how the answers to these questions would help to evaluate the advice.
10月13日——I——28/85/94/113/120/121/127/145/147
The surest indicator of a great nation is represented not by the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists, but by the general welfare of its people.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
10月14日——A——132/134/136
The following appeared in a letter to the school board in the town of Centerville.
"All students should be required to take the driver's education course at Centerville High School. In the past two years, several accidents in and around Centerville have involved teenage drivers. Since a number of parents in Centerville have complained that they are too busy to teach their teenagers to drive, some other instruction is necessary to ensure that these teenagers are safe drivers. Although there are two driving schools in Centerville, parents on a tight budget cannot afford to pay for driving instruction. Therefore an effective and mandatory program sponsored by the high school is the only solution to this serious problem."
Write a response in which you examine the stated and/or unstated assumptions of the argument. Be sure to explain how the argument depends on these assumptions and what the implications are for the argument if the assumptions prove unwarranted.
10月15日——I——65
Every individual in a society has a responsibility to obey just laws and to disobey and resist unjust laws.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim. In developing and supporting your position, be sure to address the most compelling reasons and/or examples that could be used to challenge your position.
10月16日——A——60、145、146、150、154、155
The following appeared in a memo to the board of directors of a company that specializes in the delivery of heating oil.
"Most homes in the northeastern United States, where winters are typically cold, have traditionally used oil as their major fuel for heating. Last heating season, that region experienced 90 days with below-normal temperatures, and climate forecasters predict that this weather pattern will continue for several more years. Furthermore, many new homes are being built in the region in response to recent population growth. Because of these trends, we can safely predict that this region will experience an increased demand for heating oil during the next five years."
Write a response in which you discuss what questions would need to be answered in order to decide whether the prediction and the argument on which it is based are reasonable. Be sure to explain how the answers to these questions would help to evaluate the prediction.
10月17日——I——44/75/84
Claim: It is no longer possible for a society to regard any living man or woman as a hero.
Reason: The reputation of anyone who is subjected to media scrutiny will eventually be diminished.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim and the reason on which that claim is based.
10月18日——A——69/70/115
The following appeared in a memo from a vice president of a large, highly diversified company.
"Ten years ago our company had two new office buildings constructed as regional headquarters for two regions. The buildings were erected by different construction companies—Alpha and Zeta. Although the two buildings had identical floor plans, the building constructed by Zeta cost 30 percent more to build. However, that building's expenses for maintenance last year were only half those of Alpha's. In addition, the energy consumption of the Zeta building has been lower than that of the Alpha building every year since its construction. Given these data, plus the fact that Zeta has a stable workforce with little employee turnover, we recommend using Zeta rather than Alpha for our new building project, even though Alpha's bid promises lower construction costs."
Write a response in which you discuss what questions would need to be answered in order to decide whether the recommendation and the argument on which it is based are reasonable. Be sure to explain how the answers to these questions would help to evaluate the recommendation.
10月19日——I——8/111/149
Claim: In any field—business, politics, education, government—those in power should step down after five years.
Reason: The surest path to success for any enterprise is revitalization through new leadership.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim and the reason on which that claim is based.
10月20日——A——41/123/125
The following appeared in a health newsletter.
"A ten-year nationwide study of the effectiveness of wearing a helmet while bicycling indicates that ten years ago, approximately 35 percent of all bicyclists reported wearing helmets, whereas today that number is nearly 80 percent. Another study, however, suggests that during the same ten-year period, the number of accidents caused by bicycling has increased 200 percent. These results demonstrate that bicyclists feel safer because they are wearing helmets, and they take more risks as a result. Thus, there is clearly a call for the government to strive to reduce the number of serious injuries from bicycle accidents by launching an education program that concentrates on the factors other than helmet use that are necessary for bicycle safety."
Write a response in which you discuss what questions would need to be answered in order to decide whether the recommendation and the argument on which it is based are reasonable. Be sure to explain how the answers to these questions would help to evaluate the recommendation
10月21日——I——55
In order for any work of art—for example, a film, a novel, a poem, or a song—to have merit, it must be understandable to most people.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
10月22日——A——39/174
A recent sales study indicates that consumption of seafood dishes in Bay City restaurants has increased by 30 percent during the past five years. Yet there are no currently operating city restaurants whose specialty is seafood. Moreover, the majority of families in Bay City are two-income families, and a nationwide study has shown that such families eat significantly fewer home-cooked meals than they did a decade ago but at the same time express more concern about healthful eating. Therefore, the new Captain Seafood restaurant that specializes in seafood should be quite popular and profitable.
Write a response in which you discuss what questions would need to be addressed in order to decide whether the conclusion and the argument on which it is based are reasonable. Be sure to explain how the answers to the questions would help to evaluate the conclusion.
10月23日——I——1
As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
10月24日——A——135/137/140
The data from a survey of high school math and science teachers show that in the district of Sanlee many of these teachers reported assigning daily homework, whereas in the district of Marlee, most science and math teachers reported assigning homework no more than two or three days per week. Despite receiving less frequent homework assignments, Marlee students earn better grades overall and are less likely to be required to repeat a year of school than are students in Sanlee. These results call into question the usefulness of frequent homework assignments. Most likely the Marlee students have more time to concentrate on individual assignments than do the Sanlee students who have homework every day. Therefore teachers in our high schools should assign homework no more than twice a week.
Write a response in which you discuss what specific evidence is needed to evaluate the argument and explain how the evidence would weaken or strengthen the argument.
已提交加入申请~
专业：城市规划，准备申请MArch I
是即日开始的么？我4号从学校回到家可以开始，希望不算晚吧= = Springorchid 发表于 2013-10-1 22:13 static/image/common/back.gif
已提交加入申请~
专业：城市规划，准备申请MArch I
欢迎加入！期待你尽快加入，并肩作战！ 不是10.26的，11月初考。能加入吗？
专业：机械 alibay 发表于 2013-10-2 01:59 static/image/common/back.gif
不是10.26的，11月初考。能加入吗？
专业：机械
当然可以，只要保证每天按时完成任务就好。 Spring 三天后才开始，我们两个先互改着吧。题目在一楼，若有修改建议，尽管提 geek-sy 发表于 2013-10-2 02:03 static/image/common/back.gif
当然可以，只要保证每天按时完成任务就好。 Spring 三天后才开始，我们两个先互改着吧。题目在一楼，若有 ...
我们能不能也过三天才开始，因为现在手头事情比较多，先整理整理？如果耽误你的时间，真不好意思 alibay 发表于 2013-10-2 02:07 static/image/common/back.gif
我们能不能也过三天才开始，因为现在手头事情比较多，先整理整理？如果耽误你的时间，真不好意思
你是不是也今年申啊？ geek-sy 发表于 2013-10-2 02:25 static/image/common/back.gif
你是不是也今年申啊？
alibay 发表于 2013-10-2 02:07 static/image/common/back.gif
我们能不能也过三天才开始，因为现在手头事情比较多，先整理整理？如果耽误你的时间，真不好意思
可以的，我现在也一堆事情，文书，套磁，还有推不掉的毕设，加油！ :L好不容易把所有题目贴上，只因按了一个返回键就全没了。。。碎觉去，困死了 9.26刚刚悲剧过一次G，正在准备10.20的TOEFL，GRE打算11月再考一次。我是不是很悲剧啊。。。总之现在打算用GRE写作练习代替TOEFL的独立写作练习，同时准备两个考试的写作部分。我是学地球物理的，大四，申14master。求收留啊！ xiaoxiaozhu007 发表于 2013-10-2 09:53 static/image/common/back.gif
9.26刚刚悲剧过一次G，正在准备10.20的TOEFL，GRE打算11月再考一次。我是不是很悲剧啊。。。总之现在打算用 ...
和xiaozhu一样悲催，10月G和11月T同时准备，申14MS，最捉急的是T过不了100。。。说多都是泪，相互鼓励加油吧
要用G 的作文来搞定T，我上次就这么弄的，综合写作还用argue的一些句子写的，写完之后非常满意，结果得了fair。 另外，T独立写作题目和GREIssue的题目还是有一些不重合的，xiaozhu还是要再做一些补充 geek-sy 发表于 2013-10-2 02:25 static/image/common/back.gif
你是不是也今年申啊？
对，就是今年申请。 打算申请 2014 Fall ME PhD 忙一天，我来了~
我也是14FALL的！MArch I
考试时间安排差不多耶。T刚刚考过还没出成绩...但愿顺利吧
一起加油，各位！
BTW，组长辛苦了: ) 10月19号考，还可以加入么？
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